Week 8 Flashcards

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congress

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a meeting or convention.

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liberty

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freedom.

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independence

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freedom from another’s control.

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tyranny

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cruel and unreasonable rule.

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militia

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a group of ordinary citizens who have organized themselves for military service.

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patriot

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someone who loves and supports their country.

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minutemen

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colonial militia who would be ready to fight on a minute’s notice.

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bombard

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to attack continuously with bombs or missiles.

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Loyalist

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a colonist who supported Great Britain’s right to rule.

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topography

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the physical elevation and features of an area of land.